How Many People Are Named Miquel?

Complete statistics for the name Miquel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Miquel
Very Rare
Catalan

Miquel means 'who fights' in Catalan, making it a rare choice for just 1,953 people in the US, or 1 in 168,983 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1986 with 66 births, showing a steady decline since then.

~1,953
Living in US
1 in 168,983
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Who fights
🌐
Origin
Catalan
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,953
Worldwide Bearers
#27,171
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
90
🇨🇴 Colombia
89
🇵🇭 Philippines
83
🇧🇪 Belgium
76
🇿🇦 South Africa
60
🇹🇭 Thailand
57
🇫🇷 France
53
🇵🇹 Portugal
46
🇲🇽 Mexico
30
🇮🇩 Indonesia
26

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,863 (95%)
♀ Female
90 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
562
Would be under 30 (26%)
1,325
Would be 30–60 (62%)
236
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 2,123 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
57
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Miquel Through the Generations

Miquel has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak in 1986 when 66 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 1,953 people named Miquel in the United States, with most being adults aged 30 to 60. The name's decline over the years suggests it's becoming less popular, though it remains a unique choice for those who appreciate its historical roots and strong meaning.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 163
New York 139
California 92
New Jersey 16
Florida 11
North Carolina 10
South Carolina 10
Georgia 6
Illinois 5
Maryland 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Miquel's Catalan roots

📄 About the Name Miquel

How Many People Have the Name Miquel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,953 people in the United States currently share the name Miquel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 168,983 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Miquel a Common or Rare Name?

Miquel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Miquel Mean?

Miquel means "who fights" and comes from Catalan origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Miquel in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Miquel Most Popular?

The name Miquel reached peak popularity in 1986, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Miquel?

Approximately 1,953 people named Miquel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,123. That works out to roughly 1 in 168,983 Americans.

Is Miquel a rare name?

Miquel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 168,983 Americans has this name.

What does the name Miquel mean?

Miquel means "who fights" and comes from Catalan origins.

Is Miquel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Miquel are male and 5% are female.

When was Miquel most popular?

Miquel peaked in 1986 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,953
All-Time Births2,123
1 in X1 in 168,983
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1986
World Rank#27,171
Male %95%
Female %5%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.